Path: news1.icaen!news.uiowa.edu!news.physics.uiowa.edu!hammer.uoregon.edu!logbridge.uoregon.edu!newsfeed.berkeley.edu!cyclone.swbell.net!typhoon01.swbell.net.POSTED!not-for-mail Message-ID: <382DB92F.6F987CEC@swbell.net> From: Rubywand Reply-To: rubywand@swbell.net X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.51 [en] (Win95; U) X-Accept-Language: en MIME-Version: 1.0 Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2,comp.emulators.apple2 Subject: Re: Looking for helpers, tips , tricks and maps for old Moebius RPG game References: <80hg0n$udc$1@nnrp1.deja.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Lines: 162 Date: Sat, 13 Nov 1999 13:17:03 -0600 NNTP-Posting-Host: 207.193.13.177 X-Complaints-To: abuse@swbell.net X-Trace: typhoon01.swbell.net 942520641 207.193.13.177 (Sat, 13 Nov 1999 11:17:21 PST) NNTP-Posting-Date: Sat, 13 Nov 1999 11:17:21 PST Organization: SBC Internet Services Xref: news1.icaen comp.sys.apple2:154506 comp.emulators.apple2:17905 weillp@yahoo.com writes ... > > Dear Apple II fans, > > Thanks to the magic of emulators, I'd like to continue a game called > Moebius (2nd release) that was sold in 1985, from Origin Systems. Does > someone could help me find : > -tips&tricks : how to use artifacts, how to use magical word given by > monks, how to pass the end of the 3rd world (Air)... > -maps : I've got old screencopies on my Apple II for the 3 first worlds > but look for the 4th. > - the manual of the game if electronic... .... A check of the usual places shows zilch info on Moebius! Guess we should try to get a docs/hints file for Asimov and the ACN sites. What follows comes from the Moebius manual and info supplied by "Quest for Clues" (edited by Shay Addams, published by Origin): Overview Your quest is to recover the Orb of Celestial Harmony stolen from Moebius by a renegade disciple named "Kaimen". In each of four realms-- Earth, Water, Air, Fire-- you must defeat evil monks who have taken over the Shrines of Moebius, free the priests, and liberate the temple. Your reward will be magical prayers (a.k.a. spells) and artifacts. Liberated (good) Monks can bless your belongings Prayers Speak with the Dead- gain wisdom from hanging reamins of victims of the evil Warlord Protection- remove enemies Waterwalk- tread on water and avoid dangerous currents Cure Sickness- cure sickness due to wound from beast or demon Guiding Light- provides light, even in wind and rain As in Ultima IV, you are an avatar who must deal correctly with good as well as evil personages. From good citizens of the realm you may obtain valuable clues and other help. (C)ommunicate- to initiate a conversation (H)elp- obtain advice and goodies (F)ollow- ask person to follow you (S)tay- ask person to stay in a place (G)o- ask person to go away > how to use artifacts Other commands (H)ammer rocks that block your path (U)se (T)orch to get light (U)se (W)hetstone to sharpen sword (U)se (S)hovel to obtain soil sample (G)et water if near a cistern, not a river or stream) (G)et chest if near chest (U)se (B)ody elixir to restore body (U)se (M)ind elixir to restore Mind (E)quip sword (B)are hands (best when dealing with friendly persons) (D)oor: open or close it (F)ireball: use a fireball (being hit by a fireball nullifies current blessings) use (M)agic force to (D)evine true nature of an artifact (learn Divination in Training Arena before leaving House of Moebius) Charm artifacts must be blessed in order to be useful (M)agically (I)nvoke a charm (uses Mind energy) (M)agic (S)top ends use of the charm Charms Ventriloquism- causes those nearby to think you are elsewhere Paralysis- causes everyone nearby to freeze Teleport- takes you and anyone in contact with you to the last place at which obtained a soil sample Invisibility- makes you invisible to those around you unless you get too close Spirit- lets you pass through any solid object (but does not supply light) Were-Spell- lets you assume the form of the realm's native beasts (charm obtained only from the Minstrel at a moment just at dawn when he is in benign human form) > -tips&tricks : Evil guards will try to steal from you and you will have to run them down and defeat them to recover stolen items Close doors after entering or leaving-- makes it easier to chase down thieves Hang around each realm long enough to get six or more promotions-- the first realm is easiest; so, stay there even longer Search all doors, chests, and vials to accumulate goodies Collect lots of magical components, especially 6 each of panda hair and beetle pincers (having a sword equipped makes getting them easier) In general, unarmed combat is more effective than using a sword (especially an unblessed sword) The low kick is your best weapon against most opponents except Monks Punches to the face are good against assassins Monks can be stunned with fireballs first; then, attack with middle and high kicks to the face/ paralyzing + hammer blows works well, too > how to use magical word given by monks use (M)agic by (U)ttering Prayer learned from a good Monk To pray ... 1- fast 7 body points (in Earth realm) + 5 points each per successively higher realm 2- say the (M)agic (U)tterance (mantra given by a good Monk) 3- continue fasting to maintain the effects of prayer 4- use the (M)agic (S)top command to end your fast > how to pass the end of the 3rd world (Air)... If you were a large bird, you could fly to the Gate. Rubywand